Chapter 44

Chapter 44

I can prove that he's the real traitor!

The man in military attire clearly recognizes the Bai Yu Jing bracelet. After Cen Sheng presented his white jade bracelet, the man ordered for his transfer to another location.

He goes to contact Bai Yu Jing's branch to verify Cen Sheng's identity.

Cen Sheng's identity can't withstand scrutiny, but he's not worried.

This call, once made, will cause concern for the people at Bai Yu Jing's branch.

From the conversation I just overheard, I picked up a crucial piece of information.

The Lookout Tower team here is unaware that the crashed plane had inadvertently entered the world of "Otherworldly Arrival." They believe the plane was carrying Bai Yu Jing's clerical staff.

Moreover, every time a transportation vehicle has accidentally intruded, they've assumed it was a setup by Bai Yu Jing.

They think Bai Yu Jing doesn't value their clerical staff, showing disregard for their lives by using ordinary transport vehicles.

Thus, Bai Yu Jing's manipulation of protagonists, establishing portals between different novel worlds, and using these portals for transporting living goods, are unknown to the Lookout Tower squad.

Despite having just awakened from the medical pod a few minutes ago, Cen Sheng, with his years of investigative experience, has already pieced together the current situation from his conversation with the military officer.

Cases of mysterious disappearances of vehicles like planes, trains, and buses usually spark widespread discussion and garner significant social attention.

Even if the police suppress the news for various reasons, the detective community can access some internal information through special channels.

After hearing Pei Yue's harrowing bus experience and realizing it as an entry point in investigating Bai Yu Jing, Cen Sheng has paid particular attention to cases of disappearing vehicles.

He can confirm that there have been no cases of mysterious airplane disappearances in the past five years.

Indeed, the lowest-level white creatures did follow the rain into the world Cen Sheng inhabits.

Yet, even so, for a vehicle to accidentally enter "Otherworldly Arrival 1," certain specific conditions must be met.

Cen Sheng considers several possibilities.

First, to accidentally enter "Otherworldly Arrival," a vehicle must pass through a particular location.

The assistant explicitly stated that "Otherworldly Arrival 1" is slowly merging with "Yin He Gui Hua." Therefore, the first area to be affected should be the northern industrial old city.

Only when chaos ensues in the industrial old city will other cities start showing noticeable changes. Currently, the old city seems calm on the surface, with highways not yet closed, indicating no vehicle disappearance incidents.

Cen Sheng's flight to Yangbei City wouldn't pass through the industrial old city. The accidental entry into another world is unrelated to any specific location.

Second, the possibility of boarding a specific vehicle at a specific time can be mostly ruled out.

Yun Jie, who abducted Pei Yue, is responsible for transporting goods to the southern transfer factory. Every trip from the northern industrial old city to the mist world results in a significant loss of goods.

Bai Yu Jing's people aren't fools. If it were indeed related to time and vehicle, Yun Jie would have identified a pattern and switched from a bus to something else.

The final possibility is that a vehicle might accidentally enter the mist world only if it carries Bai Yu Jing members or their signature jade bracelets.

Bai Yu Jing distributes jade bracelets to its members, embedding keys within them. This facilitates the members' quick travel to other cities through established direct portals.

For instance, the green jade bracelet owned by Doctor Jia contains a portal key from Changqing City to the Southern Science and Technology City.

Piecing together various clues, Cen Sheng roughly understands the sequence of events.

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On his flight, there were one or more ordinary members of Bai Yu Jing, all carrying jade bracelets issued by the organization.

Their presence on the plane might have been coincidental, perhaps en route to Yangbei City for business.

Alternatively, they might have planned something big, intending to use the portal key in their bracelets to silently transfer the passengers to the transfer factory.

It's also possible, as Bai Yu Jing's branch stated, they were organization traitors planning to escape Bai Yu Jing's capture.

During the flight, a member activated the bracelet's power.

The moment the portal opened, the plane deviated from its original course and entered the portal established by Bai Yu Jing.

[During the flight, affected by the world's fusion, they mistakenly entered the Mist World.]

[Baiyu Jing indeed commits many evils, but this incident was not part of their plan.]

[So when the Watchtower team found the two injured and tried to contact Baiyu Jing, they pretended to be out of contact.]

[Previous incidents, where they mistakenly entered, were managed by Yun Jie and other responsible persons.]

[They have the ability to make the natives of "Another World Descends 1" believe that the dead were administrative staff.]

[This plane crash was an unexpected event, with no Baiyu Jing backbone on board, and no one to cover up in time. Worse still, not everyone died, leaving two survivors with Baiyu Jing bracelets.]

[Now, the Watchtower team firmly believes the plane crash is related to Baiyu Jing.]

[The surviving members of the organization might inadvertently expose their lies.]

[Letting the Watchtower team know that the people on those transports are not administrative staff, but ordinary citizens captured by them.]

[The matter of the bracelets containing door keys might get exposed.]

[Even the plan to hunt down the protagonist Lin Junqi might leak out.]

[If this unexpected accident is not handled properly, it could have severe negative implications for Baiyu Jing.]

[After brief discussions, the Baiyu Jing division stepped forward to contact the Watchtower team.]

[Claiming that all passengers on the plane were traitors to the organization, Baiyu Jing sought to use the pretext of killing traitors to urge the Watchtower team to eliminate these two unstable elements.]

[Understanding the situation, Shen Sheng relaxed, his expression growing more confident.]

[Walking in this unfamiliar environment, he felt as if he had returned home.]

[Even when the Watchtower team pointed a gun at his forehead, it wasn't him who should be nervous.]

[It seemed like he was in a dangerous situation and at a disadvantage, but in reality, Baiyu Jing was the one truly in a passive position.]

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["Another World Descends 1: Bai Chao," although a post-apocalyptic novel, is set in the future.]

[The reason humanity could survive the overwhelming waves of monsters and establish eight human bases was due to advanced technology.]

[Here, there are mechs several stories tall, invisible fighter jets, laser weapons, and the medical capsule that saved Shen Sheng's life.]

[On the way to the reception room, escorted by the team members, Shen Sheng discreetly surveyed the interior of the Watchtower.]

[Metallic walls, mechanical arms moving back and forth in the air, mechanical dogs walking around, and dazzlingly designed displays.]

[At first, Shen Sheng was quite impressed by what he saw.]

[However, after a few minutes, he realized something odd about the technological tree of this novel.]

[Despite having advanced technology like medical capsules, the soldiers' combat uniforms were not much different from those in his world.]

[Inside the Watchtower, there were giant mechs, but the weapons equipped were still the familiar ones he knew.]

[Just updated models, still primarily guns and cannons, nothing truly novel.]

[Indeed, this was a world generated by a novel, slightly different from a genuinely developed civilization.]

"Go ahead, there's food in the fridge, and if you need to shower, there's hot water in the bathroom."

The soldier's voice pulled Shen Sheng back to the present. After he showed his Baiyu bracelet, the Watchtower team's attitude towards him improved significantly.

"Lin Team will verify the information. Before he returns, stay in the guest room and don't wander around. If you need anything, press the bell, and someone will be with you within three minutes."

As the soldier with the weapon prepared to leave, Shen Sheng stopped him, "Please return my shoulder bag and its contents to me."

"That's not convenient at the moment."

"There's only a toy dog and a book in the bag. Those two harmless items pose no danger. Besides, with the Watchtower's robust security, do you think I could possibly escape under your watch?"

The soldier pondered for a moment, finding the argument reasonable.

After contacting Team Lin via his headset and receiving the captain's response, he returned the shoulder bag to Shen Sheng.

Observing the long-haired man examining his bag, the soldier asked warily, "Why are you so eager to get your bag back?"

Shen Sheng touched the electronic dog gently, his expression tinged with sadness.

"This toy was a gift from my parents who were killed by a monster, leaving only this memento. Though rough and cheap, it accompanied me through countless lonely nights, becoming my emotional anchor."

"The disaster struck too swiftly, obliterating many beautiful things."

Shen Song sighs lightly, lifting his eyes to the soldier, "I believe you can understand my feelings."

The soldiers in the watchtower do not wear helmets or face shields during their operations.

A young man slightly furrows his brow, his handsome face showing a hint of sympathy.

He instinctively touches his earlobe, where a simple earring resides.

Perhaps that's his own emotional anchor.

Trained to be discreet, the soldier remains tight-lipped despite Shen Song's indirect inquiries, not uttering a word more.

To this day, Shen Song still doesn't know the full name of the Lin leader here, or whether he is indeed the protagonist Lin Junyi from "Invasion from Another World 1."

The soldier leaves, locking the meeting room door behind him.

Listening to the sound of the card swipe outside, Shen Song flips his lucky coin a few times.

Mr. Coin's result aligned perfectly with Shen Sheng's intuition.

A faint smile curled the corners of Shen Sheng's lips.

He now understood the true relationship between Bai Yu Jing and the Watchtower squad.

Their interaction wasn’t an alliance; it was one-sided deceit and exploitation by Bai Yu Jing.

This Watchtower squad was gradually falling into the meticulously laid trap of Bai Yu Jing.

Shen Sheng poked the assistant app, thinking, 'As a benevolent and upright Saint Father, I've decided to rescue this Watchtower and the blindfolded soldiers from the evil clutches of Bai Yu Jing.'

'Hurry! Issue me a new mission. I can’t wait to start doing good deeds!'

【……？】

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Alone in the room, Shen Sheng didn’t rush to communicate with the ghosts and specters, instead swiftly surveying his surroundings.

Although there were no visible cameras, it was unlikely that a place like the guest room wouldn't have any listening devices installed.

Rong Ye also seemed to realize this, remaining hidden in his heart without any intention of emerging.

Xiao Bai, unaware of the intricacies, peeked out of the toy dog's house from the bag.

Before he could utter 'Sheng Ge,' he was pushed back with a slap.

Unable to communicate with his companions, Shen Song covers Xiao Bai's dog head with one hand, pondering his next move.

"Just out of the medical pod, with all negative buffs cleared. After a day and night of deep sleep, my physical condition is excellent."

"But the watchtower is teeming with soldiers, AI everywhere, and there's even a giant mech. Forcibly breaking out is clearly unrealistic."

"My knowledge of Bai Yujing is too limited, and my core identity won't withstand scrutiny. Even if I manage to bluff my way through today, sooner or later, my cover will be blown. I must think of a way to leave as soon as possible."

Thoughts flashing through his mind, Shen Song opens the Saint Father Simulator.

"I've now saved up 60 Father Points. With 5 points, I can draw a luxury gift pack, allowing me to do a ten-consecutive draw."

"If I'm lucky, I might draw items crucial for escaping. Before fleeing, I could seriously hamper Bai Yujing."

"If luck isn't on my side, I'll just have to find a chance to slip away. It's a pity if I can't trick Bai Yujing."

"The character portrait of Rong Ye is still displayed on the main interface."

"He's regained his composure and is secretly mastering a new skill, appearing not at all anxious."

"After repeated analysis, Cen Sheng also feels the situation isn't too concerning."

"After tidying the clothes provided by the Watchtower squad, he washes his hands in the bathroom. Clutching the lucky coin, Cen Sheng opens the ten-consecutive draw."

"Investing 50 Father Points, the interface's luxury gift pack begins to shake, bursting with golden light effects."

"As someone with zero luck, Cen Sheng is very nervous. He holds his breath, his palms sweating involuntarily."

"The next moment, the lid of the gift pack opens, emitting numerous rays of light. Colorful ribbons pop out around the screen."

"300 Evil Points, 400 Virtue Points, one new ally awaiting unlock, a shoulder bag, and a box of multi-flavored candy blind boxes."

"As the draw progresses, Cen Sheng becomes increasingly anxious."

"Luck can't always be bad; there should be a stroke of fortune. There's a guaranteed reward for a ten-consecutive draw, ensuring at least one rare item."

"An experience sharing device, a common skill, a precious skill..."

"On the ninth draw, the screen suddenly starts flashing rapidly. A dazzling effect, never seen before by Cen Sheng, appears above the gift pack."

"The screen goes dark, and a streak of starlight crosses the sky, plunging into the gift pack."

"[Congratulations Mr. Cen, you've obtained a legendary item - Identity Card: Skilled Pickpocket.]"

"[Item: Professional Identity Card (Thief)]"

"[Rating: Legendary]"

"[Level: Novice Thief (Upgradable)]"

"[A brief encounter, rather than a fleeting romantic glance, results in a stolen wallet.]"

"[This is a one-time consumable item. Upon use, you will become a Novice Thief. You can choose any character and freely select to steal a specific target from them (skill coverage area is 2 meters, expandable through upgrades).]"

"[After 50 successful thefts, upgrade to Master Thief, current theft count 0/50.]"

"Cen Sheng is so focused on the identity card that he completely overlooks the 500 evil points he drew on the tenth draw."

"The description seems unremarkable, but as a legendary reward, it can't be that simple."

"Equipping the identity card, Cen Sheng ponders for a moment and then places his hand over his heart, silently thinking."

"'I want to steal the ghost Rong Ye out of Cen Sheng's heart.'"

"Rong Ye, engrossed in studying his skills, suddenly feels a pulling sensation from his body."

"By the time he realizes what's happening, he has already been extracted from the heart."

"Question marks pop up above his avatar's head. Rong Ye looks around coldly, as his body starts oozing bright red blood."

"How did he get out? Who is the sneaky attacker?!"

"Using his palm to shield his view, Cen Sheng looks down at the red mist in his hand."

"Can Rong Ye be stolen too?"

"If the target he had chosen wasn't Rong Ye living inside, but the heart itself..."

"Would he have ended up stealing his own heart?"

"Cen Sheng doesn't dare experiment on himself, fearing he might accidentally kill himself."

"Cen Sheng, baffled, stuffs the bewildered Rong Ye back into his chest. He then turns to the electronic toy dog, starting to test on Xiao Bai."

"Xiao Bai's memories can't be stolen, nor can Rong Ye's ghost identity."

"However, he can pull Xiao Bai out of the dog's body through the bag and even remotely take the toy dog's nose from a two-meter distance."

"It seems he can steal anything that truly exists."

"Theoretically, he could even use this skill to literally pluck someone's head off."

"Compared to the plain name 'Skilled Pickpocket,' 'Face-to-Face Grand Theft' suits the skill's nature better."

"Cen Sheng sits on the sofa, his expression slightly dazed."

"Now with only a 2-meter range, it can be upgraded, and its range can be extended."

"Used to being unlucky, Cen Sheng feels somewhat uncomfortable with such fortune for the first time."

"Staring blankly at his hands, Cen Sheng's eyes suddenly well up. He takes a deep breath, covers his face, and chuckles softly."

"The enemy is formidable, and the path to vengeance is long."

"But they are gradually growing stronger, gaining the ability to confront Bai Yujing."

"As long as he continues to play the role of the Holy Father, he will soon be able to kill Yun Fangdong and avenge Rong Ye!"

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"Since the skill only steals and doesn't return, Cen Sheng can't reattach the dog's nose, leaving Xiao Bai worried about the noseless toy dog caravan."

"Having processed the elation brought by the legendary item, Cen Sheng prepares to closely examine the other rewards."

"Just as he opens the new skill information, the previously closed door of the reception room suddenly swings open."

"Lin Ju, whom he had met once before, walks in grim-faced, followed by a squad of heavily armed soldiers."

"‘Bai Yujing’s division claims they have no record of you!’"

"Cen Sheng instantly adapts, shifting to a more formal posture, his tone laced with contempt."

"‘Of course, they won’t acknowledge my identity. If they don’t label me a traitor, their own traitorous activities would be exposed.’"

"A short-haired female soldier, who entered with Lin Ju, looks at him incredulously, ‘What do you mean? There are traitors in the division too? First, a whole plane of traitors, and now the liaison with the watchtower? You're kidding!’"

"A young man with a frivolous appearance beside her raises an eyebrow and sneers, ‘What's going on with Bai Yujing? Full of leaks, almost like a sieve…’"

"‘Silence.’"

"The commanding officer speaks, and everyone immediately shuts up."

"Lin Ju's eyebrows knit together as he draws a pistol and presses it against Cen Sheng’s forehead, ‘I'm not interested in who the traitor is. In my watchtower, I cannot allow any unstable elements!’"

"Rong Ye, annoyed by the frequent threats to his spouse, shows signs of irritability, with small flames appearing above his character portrait."

"Cen Sheng places a hand over his chest, signaling Rong Ye to stay calm."

"Their distance is very close, definitely less than two meters."

"Cen Sheng silently thinks, ‘I want a strand of Lin Junqi's hair.’"

"The skill was successfully executed, and as he opened his hand, there indeed was a strand of short hair."

"His guess was right; Lin Ju was indeed the male protagonist of this world."

"Discreetly concealing the hair, Cen Sheng casually waves his wrist, the white jade bracelet shimmering before their eyes."

"‘Not interested? Perhaps you should pay more attention in the future. The matter of traitors concerns the life and death of the watchtower. Someone in Bai Yujing wants to kill you, Mr. Lin.’"

"His words drop like a bombshell, silencing the room instantly."

"The short-tempered woman can't help but interject again, ‘What nonsense are you spouting! In a world rife with monsters, humans need to stick together to survive. There's no reason for infighting!’"

"The frivolous man narrows his eyes, ‘This is just a small watchtower base, without significant resources. There's no need for conflict.’"

"‘Really? If your watchtower isn’t important, why would Bai Yujing establish a special connection with you?’"

"‘Because we have the best performance, the most outstanding watchtower! Highly regarded by the higher-ups…’"

"‘Silence!’"

"Lin Junqi sharply reprimands, and the woman immediately lowers her head."

"Cen Sheng feels a bit regretful; the straightforward and outspoken female soldier would have been an excellent entry point for conversation."

"Unfortunately, with the male protagonist watching, he can't find an opportunity to probe further."

"After pondering for a long time, Lin Junqi decides to be cautious. The watchtower is his territory, and he isn't worried about this person playing any tricks."

"He lowers the gun, ‘We have a long-term cooperative relationship with the division. The person who contacted me this time is someone I know well. However, the Bai Yujing division cannot find any information about you.’"

"Previously, when responding to the interrogation, Cen Sheng had randomly picked a name of a deceased person from his memory."

"The deceased Mr. Li had no connection with Bai Yujing, hence there's no record of him."

"Unable to withstand scrutiny, he must quickly deflect the tension."

"Despite being aimed at by several guns, Cen Sheng presses his chest, his expression unfazed."

"‘I am a special agent sent by the headquarters to track down traitors. This green bracelet is a tool to infiltrate and gain the trust of traitors. If it weren’t for the plane crash, those traitors would have been dealt with by me already.’"

"‘They planned to capture the captain of the watchtower - you, Mr. Lin.’"

"Lin Junqi’s lips part slightly, but Cen Sheng doesn’t give him a chance to speak, his expression suddenly solemn."

"‘This concerns your life and the security of the watchtower! If something happens to the watchtower, the civilians in the nearby shelters will be implicated! Mr. Lin, aren’t you afraid of witnessing again a hell on earth, where shelters are overwhelmed by monsters and civilians are torn apart and devoured?’"

"‘For the sake of the long-term cooperation between Bai Yujing and the human base, as well as the lives of the shelter’s civilians, I hope Mr. Lin will consider carefully and not just believe one-sided statements.’"

"Cen Sheng extends his hand, his tone earnest, ‘I know that whatever I say now, you won’t believe me! Mr. Lin, wasn’t there another survivor on the plane? Take me to him, I can prove he wants to kill you!’"

"Lin Junqi remains silent for a long time before slowly lowering his gun, ‘You only have one chance, Agent Li.’"

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